- Request received28/05/2026
- Checked & confirmed26/06/2026
- Fundraising26/06/2026
- Treatment provided17/07/2026
- Invoice paid05/08/2026
- Case closed
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
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Aisha U., 7
In treatmentInfections
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$90
About infections
Severe malaria with acute glomerulonephritis is a rare but critical medical emergency where a severe Plasmodium falciparum infection triggers an aggressive immune-mediated inflammation of the kidney's filtering units (glomeruli). The body’s immune response to the parasite forms antigen-antibody complexes that clog and damage the glomerular basement membrane, rapidly impairing the kidney's ability to filter waste and presenting clinically as a combination of severe malarial symptoms, dark or bloody urine (hematuria), hypertension, and sudden fluid retention (edema). The critical complications of severe malaria with acute glomerulonephritis include acute kidney failure requiring temporary dialysis, life-threatening fluid overload causing acute pulmonary edema, hypertensive encephalopathy, and systemic septic shock.
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WholeCare Clinic and Hospital Equipment Ltd
Rafin Zurfi, near Dunamis Church, Bauchi
Background
Aisha is a pupil of primary school, she is staying with her parents and siblings. She wishes to be a successful business woman when she grows. The father is not currently working and the Mother is a petty trader. They stay in a small apartment with 2 rooms and a pit toilet. They have access to electricity. They use well water, monthly income is 10000. Aisha presented with history of high-grade fever associated with chills and occasional convulsion of a short duration. Fever is more in the evenings. Four days ago, she was noticed to have facial swelling that is more in the morning. There is associated loss of appetite, occasional abdominal pain but no constipation or vomiting. She was diagnosed with Severe Malaria with Acute glomerulonephritis.
Medical history
Aisha is a 7 years old female presenting with history of high-grade fever associated with chills and occasional convulsion of a short duration. Fever is more in the evenings. Four days ago, she was noticed to have facial swelling that is more in the morning. There is associated loss of appetite, occasional abdominal pain but no constipation or vomiting. Patient was diagnosed with Severe Malaria with Acute glomerulonephritis. Antimalarial injection, antibiotics and other supportive care was given until patient was stable. Fever stopped, no more facial swelling and feeding continued well. Complaint of abdominal pain is no more. The family are happy for saving their child and they return gratitude for the medical support.
Prognosis
The patient is being managed for severe malaria; a serious parasitic infection with potential systemic complications. Close monitoring, prompt antimalarial therapy, adequate hydration, and supportive care are essential. Clinical response is being monitored to ensure recovery and prevent further complications. The patient has acute glomerulonephritis, from an immune response following an infection. The condition requires careful monitoring of kidney function, urine output, blood pressure, and fluid balance. The overall prognosis is highly favorable with rapid recovery of kidney function if antimalarial therapy and supportive care are initiated early, though delayed treatment can lead to permanent chronic kidney disease or fatal multi-organ failure. Appropriate treatment and follow-up are necessary to support recovery and minimize the risk of long-term renal impairment.
